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Welcome to 52Photos, a year in images 2011. 52Photos started in January of 2010 as an effort to capture 2010, one week at a time, through the eye of a camera lens. I've enjoyed the process immensely, and have been thankful for all the amazing feedback I've gotten as a response to my images, stories, and thoughts throughout the year. I'll be continuing with the blog through 2011 with a slightly new look, but still providing 52 images and some thoughts to go along with them. Technical to abstract, social commentary and just plain fun, you'll find a mix of topics, variety of images, and hopefully, something you will enjoy following along. I've had a number of people ask "where can I buy a print??". The answer is an easy one... select images are available by clicking here. Of course you can just send me a message too, I'd love to hear from ya!

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Sunday, April 11, 2010

DC Moments

Week 14


DC Moments at the Vietnam War Memorial
April 9, 2010

If you've ever been to Washington, DC you may know what I'm talking about. If you haven't been the the nation's capital, you'll just have to trust me on this one. As one walks around DC, there are countless opportunities to have a "DC Moment". Now you might say... "Duh. You're in DC.". Well, what I mean is, as you walk around the district, you often find that you stumble on a monument, a historic building, something in the city that stops you in your tracks and makes you think. Think of the history tied to what you are observing. Think of the impact the moment or person memorialized made on our country. Think of the decisions being made right now that will affect us and our world.

As I walked down the memorial, I couldn't help but wonder if these kids were having their own DC Moment? No doubt aware at some level of the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, did seeing these 58,000 + names stretching hundreds of feet along the memorial startle them? Did it make it more real knowing each one of these names was a father or mother, a son or daughter, a brother or sister? Perhaps their own family member was on this wall, or is part of the conflicts today. Is there a connection for them between the freedom they enjoy and the lives represented on that wall?

DC is a great place for learning history and reflecting on the world around us. It's also a beautiful place to witness cherry blossoms in Spring bloom, the Potomac river making its way into the Chesapeake Bay, and to enjoy the many parks and green spaces throughout the city. No matter what your DC Moment may be, I hope you get a chance to make your way there and experience the district for yourself.
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